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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,277.62, 44,546.92 and 18,130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,277.62, 44,546.92 and 18,130.40 is: 25,022.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,277.62 : 44,546.92 = 18,130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,277.62/44,546.92 = 18,130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,277.62x = 44,546.92 × 18,130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,277.62x = 807,653,478.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,653,478.37/32,277.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,022.09

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